module specification

You will develop the ability to research, plan, provide and justify an appropriate rehabilitation programme for the early and intermediate stages of sports injuries.
The aims of this module are aligned with the qualification descriptors within the Quality Assurance Agency’s, Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. More specifically, it aims to provide you with the academic knowledge and understanding to plan a safe and effective rehabilitation programme suitable for the initial response, acute, and sub-acute stages of injury healing.

You will develop critical analysis skills in an oral context and develop awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses in a rehabilitation setting. You will gain the underpinning knowledge and practical ability to plan, implement and deliver rehabilitation and remedial programmes suitable to optimise healing and recovery for the early and intermediate stages of any common sports injury. You will also gain knowledge of taping and be able to apply the most common taping procedures to support future work placements.

The module also seeks to develop your competence in discussion and oral presentation encouraging clarity of presentation and scientific rigour, transferable tools often used in many employment settings and which will facilitate your progression to higher level modules.

Available for Study Abroad? NO

Theory of the acute inflammatory response to injury and tissue healing (LO1, LO2)
Principles and application of treatment for immediate response to injury (ice, compressions) (LO1, LO2)
Treatment modalities of early and intermediate stages (LO1, LO2)
Gait re-education and the use of ambulatory aids (LO1, LO2)
Principles of progressions through a rehabilitation programme based on pathophysiology, presenting signs and symptoms (LO1, LO2)
Principles of hydrotherapeutic exercise (LO1, LO2)
Health and safety issues (LO1, LO2)
Proprioception and balance (LO1, LO2)
Protective equipment (e.g. splints, braces, casts) (LO2)
Prophylactic strapping and taping (LO2)
PNF stretching and patterns (LO1, LO2)

The learning and teaching strategy will incorporate a blended learning approach including taught lectures, small/large group work, role playing, online quizzes, practical application, videos, text books and journal articles. Interactive tools will be used to enhance student learning, engagement and understanding, whilst also providing formative feedback.

The module will consist of theory-based lectures incorporating the physiological elements that underpin healing and rehabilitation progression; and practical sessions where the students can apply the knowledge gained, and practice the development and implementation of safe and effective rehabilitation programmes.

The students will be participating in oral peer review exercises and will have the opportunity to reflect on these situations so as to enhance personal development.  There will also be the opportunity to reflect in groups and as individuals on practical scenarios and go on to implement planned improvements.
Students’ study responsibilities are articulated in the SHS Staff/Student Agreement which is available via the school website.

LO 1: Plan, prepare and demonstrate appropriate treatment and rehabilitation programmes for the early and intermediate phases of sports rehabilitation

LO 2: Justify treatment and rehabilitation modalities for early and intermediate sports rehabilitation

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